Maybe, but isn't Chrysler's only RWD platform a full-size one? If I want an Alfa I want it to be a driver, not a tourer. Shrinking the 300 platform would probably not result in anything I'd be interested in. Look how heavy the Challenger is. I want something roughly the size of a 1 Series.
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-Dequindre-:Does anyone know how Alfa stacks up in the hierarchy of the American automobile industry? Buick/Mercury/Oldsmobile/Chrysler level, or Cadillac/Lincoln/Lexus/Infiniti level?

I'd say the former. Entry-level luxury similar to Buick, Acura, Volvo, and Saab. It definitely isn't entry level for Europe but isn't as highly regarded (status-wise) or pricey as the big three Germans are. Base Audi A4 diesel is listed at €32k in Germany while a base (also 2.0L and 136 ps diesel) Alpha 159 is listed at €27k for example.
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When (if) Alfa returns to the states, we won't see ANY of their mainstream products. What we'll get is a new 8C, 4C and Spider to start off. Aka, Fiat's plan for taking on Porsche in the states. The Alfa's well will get will have Chrysler nameplates on them, to start the Dodge Dart.
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-Dequindre-:Does anyone know how Alfa stacks up in the hierarchy of the American automobile industry? Buick/Mercury/Oldsmobile/Chrysler level, or Cadillac/Lincoln/Lexus/Infiniti level?

wolfram:I'd say the former. Entry-level luxury similar to Buick, Acura, Volvo, and Saab. It definitely isn't entry level for Europe but isn't as highly regarded (status-wise) or pricey as the big three Germans are. Base Audi A4 diesel is listed at €32k in Germany while a base (also 2.0L and 136 ps diesel) Alpha 159 is listed at €27k for example.

Yeah, I think they'll do better if they compete in that Buick/Acura/Volvo/Saab level anyway while Chrysler steps up. I think Marchionne's intention is to turn Chrysler into a full-on luxury class to take on the Germans. Maybe sell them along side Maserati's as the American Luxury.

It's more fair to shuffle the deck evenly rather than to put all the European makes on top as if to stereotype.

Heel Toe:Maybe, but isn't Chrysler's only RWD platform a full-size one? If I want an Alfa I want it to be a driver, not a tourer. Shrinking the 300 platform would probably not result in anything I'd be interested in. Look how heavy the Challenger is. I want something roughly the size of a 1 Series.

Given the scale of Chrysler's RWD market they could have a business case to develop something smaller. They could use it for the Demon Concept from a few years ago, as a Crossfire replacement, an Alfa Spider, Alfa Coupe and a compact line of RWD entry lux sports sedans/wagons for Chrysler, Lancia and Alfa Romeo.

I don't think we'll see Alpha come to the States as a full product line. I bet they'll bring a model (like the 4C) here and there (and sell them in Fiat 500 dealers) but I don't think the brain trust want regular Italian cars competing with their own re-badged Fiats and Alphas. I don't see Fiat expanding much beyond the 500 either. Maybe they'll add some 500 spin offs like Mini has done but I don't see normal, non-fashion-statement, Fiats roaming American streets anytime soon.
___________________Let's get out and voteLet's make our voices heardWe've been given the right to choose between a d.ouche and a turdIt's democracy in actionPut your freedom to the testA big fat turd or a stupid d.oucheWhich do you like best?(South Park)